This week marked the anniversary of the Accessible Information Standard. Take a look at just one of the examples of how Healthwatch has been working to ensure people with communication needs are given information in a way they can understand. Find out more
Although the Equality Act 2010 states that businesses are required to make reasonable adjustments to ensure their premises are accessible to all, the ‘Hearing Loops in Central Southampton’ report by Lets Loop Southampton reveals that of the 295 locations audited, only 39 were fitted with a hearing loop. A full breakdown by location is included in […]
A statement from the charity Action to Hearing Loss highlighted a great injustice to people who are deaf or hard of hearing when accessing healthcare. Many have noticed that they require the assistance of a third party as an interpreter when arranging and even attending the appointments. This is due to the fact that they […]
